How to Prevent Dust Before It Forms
Dust is an inevitable part of life, but it doesn’t have to take over your home. With a few proactive strategies, you can significantly reduce dust build up before it even starts. Here’s how to keep your living space cleaner and healthier
1. Add bowls of water near your radiators
Did you know dust sticks less in moderately humid environments? So just add a few bowls of water near heat sources, houseplants or essential oil diffusers to maintain humility around 40-50%.
2. Declutter Regularly
My new year ritual (the only one I've stuck to!) is removing of one item per day especially on my dressing table. The more items you have on surfaces, the more places dust can settle. If you can then organize your belongings in storage bins or baskets not only helps reduce dust but it also makes it so much easier to find them later.
3. Use Microfiber Cloths
When it comes to cleaning, microfiber cloths are your best friend. They are designed to trap dust particles rather than just moving them around. I use them for everything - dusting surfaces, shelves, and electronics they hold onto the dust without spreading it into the air.
4. Wash Bedding once a week
Bedding are notorious for collecting dust and allergens. Make it a habit to wash these items regularly using natural laundry care - ideally every one to two weeks - to keep them free fresh and clean! Throughout the week I always use my bedding refresher (infused with Orange & Lavender to help you drift off to sleep naturally)
5. Use natural rugs
Rugs - fabrics are great at absorbing dust - just be sure to take them outside for a jolly good shake each week. Layer them over your carpets, I also use Ruggable rugs - or cotton rag rugs as they are machine washable too.
6. Keep Floors Clean
I love my dyson - a vacuum cleaner - it has a HEPA filter to trap fine particles. Also being cordless it's just a whizz to use daily. For hard floors, nothing beats putting on a few songs and having a jolly good mop with my gorgeous smelling floor cleaner. I also always, always have a doormats at entrances to trap dirt and stop dust before it enters.
Oh and final thing have you got a pet? Always groom them outside if you can - they are dust hounds! Read my 'The Art of Having a Pet and a Clean home' here If you would like some more tips.
Please do let me know if you have any questions.
